Press Releases
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September 25, 2019: As environmental threats increase, North Sound Baykeeper only grows stronger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 25, 2019Media contactsShannon Wright, Executive Director at RE Sources, shannonw@re-sources.org, 360-510-4766Eleanor Hines, North Sound Baykeeper and Lead Scientist ...
Posted Sep 25, 2019, 10:55 AM by Simon Bakke
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March 19, 2019 Press Statement: Portage Bay shellfish beds open in spring — Worth celebrating, but not expected to be a permanent fix
The unusual opening for springtime harvest highlights both successes and shortcomings in managing fecal bacteria in our waterOn March 19, Whatcom County announced that shellfish beds in Portage Bay ...
Posted Apr 8, 2019, 12:44 PM by Simon Bakke
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March 11, 2019: RE Sources, Port of Bellingham host beach cleanup for World Water Day
Friday, March 22: Volunteers will pick up trash near Squalicum Beach on international holiday, raising awareness about plastic pollution and inequality in access to clean water.BELLINGHAM, Wash. — In celebration ...
Posted Apr 8, 2019, 12:36 PM by Simon Bakke
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February 13, 2019: RE Sources leads tour of Bellingham waterfront industrial cleanup site, February 23
Opportunity for public to learn and provide input on future of contaminated waterfront site. BELLINGHAM, WA — On Saturday, February 23, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities will lead a public tour ...
Posted Apr 8, 2019, 12:27 PM by Simon Bakke
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November 19, 2018: RE Sources for Sustainable Communities announces new executive director
BELLINGHAM, WA — RE Sources for Sustainable Communities announced last week that their board of directors has hired a new Executive Director to lead the organization beginning December 3, 2018. Shannon ...
Posted Apr 8, 2019, 12:23 PM by Simon Bakke
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Cherry Point Fossil Fuels: Stand up for higher standards at October 24th public meeting
On August 7th, the Whatcom County Council initiated a public review process for a set of draft code amendments that would hold industries accountable for pollution and protect the air ...
Posted Oct 15, 2019, 12:35 PM by Simon Bakke
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Cherry Point: Next few weeks are our chance to protect public health & safety
We have a rare opportunity in the coming weeks to hold oil companies accountable for the impacts of their fossil fuel projects. On June 18th, the Whatcom County Council began ...
Posted Jul 26, 2019, 11:21 AM by Simon Bakke
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Wildfire season is looming. What can you do to adapt?
As you’ve likely noticed, Northwest Washington has witnessed an abnormally dry spring — with almost four months of below-normal rainfall. Our region of the Salish Sea is at 47 ...
Posted May 30, 2019, 4:46 PM by Simon Bakke
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Trump Executive Orders aim to speed up approval of fossil fuel projects
On April 11th, President Trump signed two new Executive Orders to promote oil and gas pipeline and rail shipment projects, subvert the Clean Water Act, remove permit requirements and review ...
Posted Apr 18, 2019, 12:44 PM by Simon Bakke
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County Council Moves to Protect Cherry Point: What's next?
By Eddy Ury, Clean Energy Program Manager. Originally published in Whatcom Watch, February 2019. Over the last decade, communities across the Pacific Northwest have risen up against a series of ...
Posted Apr 9, 2019, 10:33 AM by Simon Bakke
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Infographic: 2018-2019 School year by the numbers
The Sustainable Schools team had a banner of a year offering its waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and stormwater education curriculums to thousands of students. The team of high ...
Posted Jun 12, 2019, 12:09 PM by Simon Bakke
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Youth Activists Use Artistic Flair to Raise Awareness about Threats to Endangered Orcas
By Sasha Savoian, Education SpecialistYouth voices matter.That’s what these 12 high school students set off to learn as they channeled their passions with paint to raise awareness ...
Posted Jun 19, 2019, 9:42 AM by Simon Bakke
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VIDEO: How these 3rd graders are being waste- and energy-conscious
You won't want to miss the creative tip about carpooling around the 3-minute mark.After participating in energy and waste workshops through the Green Classrooms program, Kendall Elementary ...
Posted May 29, 2019, 2:19 PM by Simon Bakke
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Community kayak tour: How do we make a healthier, more accessible Bellingham Bay?
By Eleanor Hines, North Sound Baykeeper and Lead ScientistOver this past year, the Southern Resident Orca population lost three family members, bringing the whole population to a solemn 73 ...
Posted Oct 7, 2019, 3:14 PM by Simon Bakke
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Save Whatcom County money and plan for sea level rise now
By Executive Director Shannon Wright. Originally published in The Northern Light, August 28th, 2019Whatcom County shorelines are dynamic places, both in terms of vibrant, distinct communities as well as ...
Posted Oct 3, 2019, 12:54 PM by Simon Bakke
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Inslee's Orca Task Force: What happened in year one, what's next
Southern Resident Orca J35, by Joan PoorBy Karlee Deatherage, Clean Water Policy Analyst | karleed@re-sources.orgWhen endangered Southern Resident Orca pods lost several family members in 2017 ...
Posted Sep 20, 2019, 4:23 PM by Simon Bakke
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